Subtract 2/42 from 35/9, Solve 3 8/9

Subtract 2/42 from 35/9

1^st number: 3 8/9, 2^nd number: 2/42

35/9 - 2/42 is 242/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 42 is 126

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
35/9 = 35 × 14/9 × 14 = 490/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
2/42 = 2 × 3/42 × 3 = 6/126
Subtract the two like fractions:
490/126 - 6/126 = 490 - 6/126 = 484/126
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 242/63
In mixed form: 353/63

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